Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claim for his daughter to be recognized as a 'helpless child' due to her schizophrenia, chronic undifferentiated type, which was in remission at age 18. The evidence showed she had been able to function and support herself.

The Board found that the appellant's post-service psychiatric disability is not due to any incident or event of active service and was not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development and compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA).

The Board has granted service connection for a chronic acquired skin disorder diagnosed as tinea versicolor and for an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD, both of which are linked to the veteran's active military service.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues regarding the veteran's schizophrenia rating. The case is now remanded for additional evidence collection and review.

The RO denied the veteran's claim for vocational rehabilitation and training due to his service-connected schizophrenia, combined with other non-service-connected conditions. The RO found that a vocational goal was not reasonably feasible.

The Board granted service connection for schizophrenia and PTSD effective February 8, 2001. The veteran's claim was reopened based on new evidence submitted in 1998.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional evidence, particularly records from a court proceeding that led to the appellant's commitment in 1975. The VAH report indicated that the court's decision was based on treatment records or consultations prior to June 4, 1975.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have a current psychiatric disability related to his military service, and therefore cannot establish service connection for any acquired psychiatric disorder or personality disorder. The Board also found no evidence of a psychosis within one year post-service separation.

The Board has determined that there are outstanding VA and private medical records which need to be obtained in order to make a determination on the veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues and is remanding the case back to the RO for additional consideration.

The Board found that the veteran's pilonidal cyst scar is non-symptomatic and denied an increased rating. The schizophrenia and eczema claims are remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder, costochondritis, and tinnitus. The veteran's claims of exposure to noise during military service were not addressed.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder and an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Board found that the veteran's current schizophrenia was incurred during his first period of active duty, resolving in favor of granting service connection.

The Board has determined that the appellant is entitled to a 70 percent disability evaluation for his service-connected schizophrenia.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The evidence did not establish a verified stressor and there was no competent diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has ordered further development in the veteran's case due to pending issues and new evidence. The appeal is currently remanded for additional consideration.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence. The case is now being sent back to the RO for specific actions, including contacting the Coast Guard and Social Security Administration.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence. The case is now being remanded to the RO for the requested development.